Germany’s Emerging Energy to develop green hydrogen projects in Niger

German energy solution provider, Emerging Energy Corporation (EEC), and the government of the Republic of Niger have signed an agreement that will see the German firm develop green hydrogen projects in West African country.

Emerging Energy Corporation will also invest in various projects to decarbonize Oil field operations and refineries in Niger with Carbon Capture technologies. Green hydrogen will be produced in Niger by electrolysis, using renewable energy. 

Green hydrogen is seen as the key to decarbonize most emission-intensive industries in Africa, Europe and other countries that depend a lot on fossil fuels. Niger is looking to reduce its carbon emissions and utilise its vast solar energy resources to tap into the green hydrogen market. Both the Government of Niger and Emerging Energy Corporation believe Hydrogen is crucial for both Europe, America and Africa in our march toward a net-zero emission future.

The parties will work to find opportunities that enable demand for the green hydrogen and prepare Niger to achieve its ambitions of becoming a hub for green hydrogen production in the region. 

“Green hydrogen produced in Niger Republic is an important driver to accelerate industrial decarbonization and contribute to the electrification of processes, since it is obtained from renewable sources, besides generating more competitive and decentralized dynamics by joining the different market segments,” Emerging Energy Corporation said in a statement.

According to Emerging Energy Corporation, the partnership is extremely relevant for Niger Republic, the European and American markets. The two parties met in Cape Town, South Africa during African Energy Week in 2021 and commenced negotiations on the opportunity.